I like the teachers there, I like how friendly and always helpful they are, especially…read moreMrs.Vanessa(the owner and the leader of this faculty). What I don't like it's that I have to check my kiddo work by myself all the time. I don't always have enough time for that and the course costs a lot for what? All as I see it's just a Kumon materials(paper) and a little help from teachers when my kiddo asks. Maybe I don't know something behind the curtains, but it looks like I do their job and pay my money for that. Looks strange for me. Every year I'm thinking to quit, but too lazy for looking something else, especially my kiddo making progress there and I don't want to disturb him.

Amazing school with effective teaching methodology, clean facilities, and a caring and supportive…read morestaff who genuinely cares about the students and their families.

We absolutely love Bear Creek. It's our third year at the school and it has been a blessing. Our…read moredaughter came out of Covid from public school and unfortunately schools were trying to catch students up who were the most behind rather than teaching at grade level. The teachers, staff, administrators, and family community are amazing. The academics are challenging; they push the kids outside their comfort zones with opportunities for public speaking and large presentations. In fact, Bear Creek is now ranked 5th for best college preparatory high school in WA. They also teach the kids to be good citizens of the community at large. Whenever we have had an issue, the Division Head has helped and addressed the concern. The student body is diverse and we have never experienced any racism. I felt compelled to write this after seeing the one star review that unfairly paints the school in a negative light. Perhaps this school is not for everyone, however, that's why school tours and meet and greets are imperative. We actually toured the top ranking middle/high school, and knew immediately that it wasn't a good fit for our daughter and family. If you are looking for an academically focused school that is nurturing but still has high expectations, Bear Creek fits the bill.

We send our daughters here and they really enjoyed going to school. I did ask if they are open to…read morego back to public school to save their father some money for a new fancy boat and both kids almost had a melt down. It sounds like I am not getting that new boat.

Spirit filled and led. The professors have said to invite the Holy Spirit into your homework (the…read morebible can be used in all classes not just biblical), they encourage and look for honor that is biblical and sets high standards of integrity. It is a CHRISTIAN school that submits to Jesus and does not conform. Now not one person on this planet is perfect and we should make room for each other's mistakes and that is biblical and we have all made our share of grievances Lord knows I have but all in all this school really does have the heart of God written into its DNA and I highly recommend if you are looking for your education to have a firm unshakable foundation.

Very much a dictatorship in a lot of ways, the athletic director is also the men's soccer coach and…read moredismissed me from the team because he simply didn't like me not because of my skill level. At one point he whispered in my ear "You could've told me to Fuck off with the offer I gave you". After he kicked me off the team, he told me the only way for you to be on the team is as a film analyzer, I would watch games and give information. Probably the most disrespectful thing someone could ask a serious athlete. The problem at NU is that as a Christian school there is no form of accountability with staff. There is a thought that a Christian isn't capable of atrocities, but as we have seen time and time again on the news. Disguising themselves with the religion to still have ill intentions and be overcome by human nature like Gary McIntosh. The most devoted Christians are sometimes the biggest devils; pride is the devil. I have brought this to the president's attention, and I was told by Dr. Castleberry that my accusations weren't credible and told me to rather place the blame on myself. The men's program hasn't had a successful year in all the time Gary has been there, no accountability. A former teammate told me that Gary spoke about not caring about winning. NAIA is a competitive league with many players seeking to become professional, do not go to NU if you want to have an athletic career. Gary allowed my teammates to tell me to "go fuck yourself" and even when they said it directly in front of him, Gary took action once by sitting him out for about 5 minutes. Coach Titus was also a witness to many of these harassments during spring season and regular season. I openly expressed to Gary my thoughts on the season prior and how I wanted to Transfer to a different program, I don't think my honesty sat well with him. While he was giving me phone calls praising how I was doing with the team, he suddenly in the middle of practice got into my face and yelled "GET OFF OF MY FIELD" after I hadn't moved into a certain position. Before he yelled, I told him " I thought I was in a good position" does that warrant punishment for Gary to turn orange like a red peach and yell while water falls of saliva come out of his mouth? Ultimately that was my last practice as I waited three weeks in "Probation" for him to come up with an answer whether I would remain on the team or not. In those three weeks the men's soccer team were throwing house parties while I sat depressed in my room just wanting to play. Days before the dropout deadline Gary wasn't responding to me, I had to get Vice President Rick involved. Well, I didn't drop out in time, so I am also 7,000 dollars in debt, debt that was sent to collections. I tried appealing this even when I have emails proving my intent to drop out before Sept. 28th and proving Gary was not in cahoots' with me. Vice-president Rick and President Castleberry denied my request without any investigation. After all I experienced with NU, I still followed the men's and women's team. Never missing a home game for either team, or even traveling to Oregon on my own to support the women's team during their playoff run. Rick was also in attendance at every home game; he never approached me after everything that had happened. I was an outcast at a Christian school, let that sink in. NU did get me closer to God, but not in the way I expected.

This is the top of the line, cream of the crop day care center; and the tuition reflects it! I…read moretaught here for almost 4 years and had my daughter enrolled at the downtown Kirkland campus. The director of this center is Laurie Paul and she is FANTASTIC!!! Tuition is a little steep, but if you are a parent that NEVER wants to worry, this is really the place for you. They require extensive training and education of all of thier teachers.

This place is amazing. The first daycare my children were placed in was terrible and I was…read morereluctant to place my girls in another one. However, from the beginning Alexandra was patient and was willing to address any concerns I had about my previous experience. My oldest daughter had a speech delay which made her behavior - challenging. This didn't intimidate Alexandra though, who immediately began looking into ways she could continue to support my daughter while in her care. When that same daughter left for kindergarten, she was ahead of her peers academically - being able to write her entire alphabet and knowing all the letters and sounds they made. My youngest daughter is still in her care and, when I gave Alexandra feedback about some ways she could better support kids who were going into kindergarten, she listened to the feedback and made thoughtful changes to the curriculum that that future children will be even better prepared. However, she doesn't just take feedback from me. I know that other parents are able to express any concerns they have and Alexandra listens and implements any changes as necessary. She loves the kids in her care and always has their best interests in mind. I must note, while Alexandra is absolutely amazing - she cannot do it alone. But that's not a cause for concern! When she recently expanded her daycare, she was very thoughtful about the staff she brought in. Eunice, Amanda and Davika, her assistants, are also phenomenal. In fact, thanks to them, I think her expansion went off without a hitch and she successfully expanded her center! If you're looking for a daycare, I know a spot will open up when my youngest goes off to kindergarten this fall - I'd get on her wait list now. You won't be disappointed!

Best preschool.Ms Sandra and Ms Eunice are gems.My son didnt talk till 2 and after joining their…read morepreschool he started talking like anything. Teachers are very observing and really good communication with parents. They follow stem teaching and i am really happy i put my son.The school is very clean and your kid will be a better person for sure

I have visited this high school twice so far to support my friends' daughter school events. So far,…read moreI have been impressed with the results. I don't have personal experience to be a student here, so I can only comment on what I have seen and what my friends (parents of students there) tell me. All my friends, as parents, and their children, as students, are quite happy with this school. Other than being well known for their academics, I am also very impressed with their extracurriculars. They offer a wide variety of sports, theaters, and clubs of every type. They even have a chicken coop. My friends' daughters participate in swimming, wrestling, choir, theater, and more. In particular, my friend told me despite their reputation for academics, they don't push the college path for their students. The students are encouraged to choose - college or not. For this visit, we went to watch their drama group's "Urinetown" production. It is an impressively edgy story for a high school production. Apparently, the drama teacher wanted something very opposite of their previous production, which was the family friendly "Seussical". The students choose drama class as an elective. They can choose to be performers or be in the tech team. Some of these kids can sing very well! The sets are very good, too. Their theater is quite nice, too. Bathrooms are just outside the theater. Parking is plentiful during non-school hours. If you are interested in supporting a local high school, there are two more shows available. Tickets can be purchased online here. https://bsd405.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?schools=14

We love YCA! Both of our children started in the infant room, and it has been an awesome place for…read morethem to grow and thrive. From our very first tour, we were struck by how warm, personal, and comfortable the classrooms felt. The staff and teachers are genuinely caring, and it's clear they truly enjoy working with the kids and seeing them grow. Several staff and teachers have been at YCA for years, and it has been wonderful to see our kids form tight bonds that last even after they switch classrooms. The special classes like music, art, Spanish, drama, and Asian folktales, are so creative and exciting for the kids. We are always impressed by how thoughtfully the teachers design age-appropriate, engaging activities while still giving each child the freedom and flexibility to join in at their own pace. Teachers and administrators are consistently friendly, communicative, and supportive. We appreciate the daily photos and short write-ups, as well as the regular opportunities to check in at drop off and pick up. Our kids have made great friends, and the parent community has been welcoming and supportive. As we get ready for our start kindergarten with strong foundations in math and reading, we're grateful for everything she has learned at YCA. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a consistent, kind, and caring environment - highly recommend.

YCA has been an excellent school for our children over the past two years. We moved our kids from a…read morepopular child care center, which was great, too, but the staff turnover rate was unfortunately high. YCA staff seems to be really happy and I believe most of them have a degree in early childhood education. Unique to their center, they have daily special classes (music, Spanish class, art) and as an OT I appreciate their emphasis on promoting independence in self-care tasks. They also support potty training as needed, use a well-established handwriting program for their preschool class, and are very strict when it comes to preventing food allergen exposure. And they must have incredible hygiene practices or great ventilation in their building because my kids rarely got sick after joining their center. Both my children love YCA, the teachers, and the friends they've made there.